Valspar Black Evergreen
5009-1 · #354140 · LRV ~4.9
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Salamander (~97% proximity)Black Evergreen (5009-1) is a deep cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Salamander (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Black Evergreen in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
4.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
5009-1
HEX
#354140
RGB
53, 65, 64
HSL
175°, 10%, 23%
Family
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Black Evergreen FAQ
What undertone does Black Evergreen have?
Black Evergreen is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Black Evergreen?
Black Evergreen has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Evergreen in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Salamander (2050-10), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Refined Green (DEA181), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Shutter Green (SW 2809), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Dark As Night (PPG14-05), ~94% proximity; PPG: Dark As Night (PPG14-05), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jasper (HGSW6216), ~92% proximity; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Black Evergreen?
The HEX code of Black Evergreen (5009-1) is #354140, RGB 53, 65, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.